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Need advice, still learning

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Superchargedtacoscm, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. Feb 2, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Superchargedtacoscm

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    I have a 96 3.4 v6, I was hoping to get advice to fix some issues I have with it.
    I'll start with description
    It is supercharger and has a 7th injector kit from urd
    It has 35" bfg AT
    It has 3" suspension lift and 4 " body lift (want to get rid of body lift)
    Do I need taller suspension? are the 35" tires worth it?
    Should I downsize tires?
    I don't know if previous owner regeared, judging by other things, my guess is not
    Want to switch to electric fan, where should I get one?
    What should I add or change to make my truck a better all terrain vehicle, I live on a VERY RUFF road and like to explore but I also drive
    Also I have a rear posi, not sure whato kind though
    Also I have upper control arm uniball and is very squeaky, is there a better part?
     
  2. Feb 2, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    Clay_916

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    You can't really get anymore suspension lift unless you go full long travel which will be over $5,000 if you do all the work yourself.

    Even 3" is excessive IMO. I'd down size tires to 32 or 33 and drop the lift to 2.5" max. If you just replace your shocks you'll probably get a lot of your drivability back. You can find all four for around $350.

    The uniballs need replacing every year or so. Don't know much else about them.
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    35s on this small a truck?!?! Ditch the body lift and pop on 32s or 33s. You mpg will thank you aswell as not looking silly in a little truck with huge tires
     
  4. Feb 2, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    I thought the same, will I still fit the 33" tires if I get rid of the body lift, especially if I downsize the suspension?
     
  5. Feb 2, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    You will need a 2.5 - 3" suspension lift and proper wheel BS or wheel spacers but yes it is easy to get a 33 to fit
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    CD20H

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    Skip the electric fan idea. The stock clutched fan is optimum.
     
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  7. Feb 6, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    Even with a supercharger? I was told the electric fan will boost hp
     
  8. Feb 6, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    Electric fan definitely not worth it...
     
  9. Feb 6, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    Welcome to TW and nice truck.

    Like the previous guys have said, ditch the body lift. The three inches in my opinion is perfectly fine, and with proper rims will clear 33"'s with ease. That's what I run on both my trucks.

    As far as the uniballs, if yours are anything like my Camburgs they will always make noise. The only thing I can recommend is keep a can of grease in your truck and hit them once a week.

    I don't think you have to change them every year, I could be wrong but that sounds ridiculous, and can't imagine the companies would make such a crappy component.

    If you need help with anything I've heard members on here some times get together to help tackle some big jobs like suspensions. Where are you located?
     
  10. Feb 6, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Thank you for the tips, I am located in santa cruz, California.
    I plan on ditching body lift when I can buy new body mount bushings and new suspension,and Jack's to lift my body off, definitely am going to need somebodys help, might have a friend, also i have heard that about the uniball, notoriously squeaky.

    On a side note dose anybody know a good company to rebuild superchargers? or at least sell a rebuild kit?
     
  11. Feb 6, 2017 at 7:41 PM
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    Magnacharger will rebuild it or you can buy a rebuild kit. Ebay has them.
     
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